Malorie Shmyr

After these few months I definitely think I'm starting to get into the swing of this virtual work life we now all know, so I wanted to share with you my latest creative work. Thanks to another online shoot via video call with the brilliant Malorie Shmyr this time we worked on expressing these virtual connections. The final piece, a moving image Malorie filmed and collated beautifully, is our artistic representation of both the beauty and the struggles of trying to connect through a screen.   Both Malorie and I love the use of bold colour, especially gold, so with this in mind we opted...


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A Virtual Photoshoot During this uncertain time in our lives amidst a global pandemic, we've all got to make adjustments to the way we live and finding our new normal modern lives of 2020. Teaming up with good friend and killer photographer Malorie Shmyr we decided to embark on a new exciting concept for both of us, a virtual photoshoot over facetime. My mind has been working overtime with possibilities, so sitting down and taking time actually get creative was super exciting, and a relief express myself artistically and take a break from all the bad news. Wanting an organic and raw shoot...


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An Exclusive Interview & Creative Shoot You've probably heard me mention before about the productive buzz I get each and every show season, my brain is always overcome with inspiration and excitement amongst all the hustle and bustle. This year I teamed up with Opalus Magazine between shows in Milan for an exclusive interview with Tashi Honnery. Combined with a creative shoot with one of my faves Malorie Shmyr, this shoot is a special one encapsulating the unity of the two sides of my artistry, bright bold colour and naturally beautiful skin. Flowing full of artistic energy and free...


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Once again that wonderful time of year for Spring Summer Fashion Weeks has come and gone and I have made it through all the beauty and busyness to share some of it with you. Here's a look back stage working for one of my favourite designers Erdem, presenting their new 2020 Spring/Summer collection at Grays Inn Gardens for London Fashion Week. The gorgeous show displayed bursts of bright floral prints on ankle length gowns paired with wide brimmed hats that brought together a chic victoriana vibe. As always it was my pleasure to be part of the team for the legendary Val Garland for the day,...


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I jumped at the opportunity to help create content for Opalus Magazine. Having worked with Creative Director Malorie Shmyr before during the likes of things such as Fashion Week, I knew her incredible eye for art and that this would be a great opportunity to work on something special. Opalus is a submission based magazine that publishes fashion and beauty photography, fine art and illustration. However that's just putting it lightly, beyond that it is a place for artistic minds to be engaged and inspired by all things beautiful and perculiar. A community self proclaimed to be where fantasy and creativity...


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After spending a week catching my breath and getting back up to speed with my work back here in the UK I wanted to take time to post a final peak into my life during show season. As always with its been a busy yet rewarding few weeks, I'm always grateful for the opportunity to work on teams with talented creatives refining my skills and creating my signature perfected skin looks for the designers. Here are some pictures from behind the scenes in London, Milan and Paris which capture a day in the life of Jo on catwalk shows. From a rare day off in sunny Paris to garment close ups and snaps of products...


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It's that super busy time of the year again for me working backstage at fashion week this February in London and Milan with Paris quickly approaching. Here are some final make-up looks so far from teams I have been working with and proud to be a part of, I hope you enjoy them!   MA Fashion LCF Some BTS shots for my first show in London working in a team with Maria Comparetto using REN. Model: Huijun   loomloop A very colourful London show on which I helped create 'kaleidoscope eye' looks on a team with Maria Comparetto using Suqqu. Products used included the Blooming...


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